
Feature film — 1997
Selena (1997)
In this biographical drama, Selena Quintanilla is born into a musical Mexican-American family in Texas. Her father, Abraham, realizes that his young daughter is talented and begins performing with her at small venues. She finds success and falls for her guitarist, Chris Perez, who draws the ire of her father. Seeking mainstream stardom, Selena begins recording an English-language album which, tragically, she would never complete.
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Director: Gregory Nava
On screen
Cast & crew

Jennifer Lopez
Selena Quintanilla

Jackie Guerra
Suzette Quintanilla

Constance Marie
Marcela Quintanilla

Alex Meneses
Sara

Jon Seda
Chris Perez

Edward James Olmos
Abraham Quintanilla

Jacob Vargas
A. B. Quintanilla
Pete Astudillo
Self - Dinos 1990's

Rubén C. González
Joe Ojeda - Dinos 1990's
Ricky Vela
Self - Dinos 1990's
Don Shelton
Stage Dancer
Richard Emanuelle
Concert Reporter
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